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Tributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survived
A remarkable thing about David Crockett is that all his work with the tāiko was voluntary.
Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze
Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.
Motu and Daniels want next fights in their hometown Whangārei
Northland fighters preparing for their next encounters.
News in brief: Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson's unique thank you; charity golf tournaments raises $21K
The latest news bites from around the region.
Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks
Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.
Watch: Football star Hannah Wilkinson paints a public mural celebrating New Zealand’s victory over Norway
Football star Hannah Wilkinson paints a public mural celebrating New Zealand’s victory over Norway. Video / Supplied
Te Kohu features poems from Kohukohu Library’s Poetry Prize competition
Poets submitted to Kohukohu Library’s Poetry Prize feature in new book
Customer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rust
Value Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.
Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.
Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says
Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.
Opinion: Quiet night in mushrooms to memorable night out
Kevin Page and The Scottish Plumber have another night to remember.
Far North news in brief: Crash blocks traffic, lodge faces liquidation and books for Afghans
News snippets from the Far North.
Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze
House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.
Dargaville residents hit out at council’s $8 million transport connectivity moves
The town of 5000 is to get up to 17 new pedestrian crossings under the proposals.
Internship could create significant ‘societal change’
The creators say there is 'huge' potential for the 'Āhei Program'.
From prison inmate to gallery owner - How one man refused to let his past define his future
Mark Lang found his Māori and spiritual guidance in prison.
Man without a seatbelt dies in Karikari Peninsula crash
A man in his 20s has died after crashing his car into a bank in the Far North.
Cat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving feline
Milo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.
Vince Cocurullo: These are times of great uncertainty
The LTP will be coming out to you for comment in March next year.
Taniwha pipped at the hooter by Manawatū
A team that hadn’t won a game in this year’s NPC beat the Taniwha.
Trees brought down by cyclone turned into firewood for needy families
Downed trees were identified as the second biggest impact after Cyclone Gabrielle.
'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the system
The little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.
Sports development in Northland on its way to hitting a home run
Opinion: A massive collaboration is working behind the scenes to bolster sport.
News in brief: Piano quartet to visit, vaccination advice and maritime festival
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carolyn Hansen: If your attitude towards exercise is bad, are you willing to change it?
OPINION: We all have the opportunity to keep ourselves healthy and well.
Our Treasures: Decades of wedded bliss inside tiny church
By 1984, 44 weddings had been celebrated in the chapel and many more since.
Joe Bennett: No cattle beast in history ever did such a thing as this
Some trampers had all the gear, others none. I lay in between.
Teen swimmer set sights high after national medal haul
Te Paki, 13, won a haul of medals at the New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships.
Abbey Caves death: Rāhui could be extended as debate on access continues
Hapū declared a rāhui at Abbey Caves until the end of August, but it may be extended.
Whangārei Mayor pours cold water on final Three Waters legislation progress
Entity A will be New Zealand’s first of 10 water services entities to be set up.
Primary kids shine bright in yellow for Daffodil Day
A local primary school was a ray of sunshine on Daffodil Day 2023
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson bows out with plea for to end divisiveness
Whangarei MP Emily Henderson reveals her proudest moments in her valedictory speech.
Who snagged the prizes at the National Butchery Awards?
A cut above the rest, country's best butchers battled it out on the chopping block.